(8.5) 2006 Branson Ridge Winery Norton

I love Norton done well. Missouri wine is still touch and go with me, and this is a go! Great aromas of cedar and mint. The tastes are distinctly tart and bold – I get red raspberry and white pepper, and some lingering undertones of green olive. It is tart – but it is still supple. I think it would be a nice wine for sharp cheeses. And it was a gift. Can’t pass up free! 8.5